This website is currently in the proess of being updated and revamped, as such some of the links do not work.
Here’s a small compilation of bike safety resources. Got something to add to the list? Leave a comment!
First, go familiarize yourself with the applicable Bike Laws. Get a copy of the New Orleans Bike Map (2013). Then head over to the Louisiana Bike Guide and get started!
CyclingSavvy, I am Traffic, and Commuter Orlando have some great resources for new and experienced riders alike:
10 Tips for Successful Cycling
What Cyclists Need To Know About Trucks // Interactive Graphic
Crash Risk vs. Cyclist Behavior
Importance of Bicycle Driver Behavior
There are also some very good animations and videos from CyclingSavvy and Commuter Orlando:
Animation: Why Bike Boxes Don’t Prevent Right Hooks
Animation: The Left Cross
Animation: Don’t get Squeezed Too Far to the Right
You can watch videos on Lane Control, Preventing Right Hooks, and Preventing the Big 3 Intersection Crashes
Bicycle Safety Tips and Laws (from LADOTD Bicycle Suitability Map)
More tips for cyclists and motorists from Bike Easy’s Bike Map
And some good infographics from around the web:
Tips for Group Riding:
Social Cycling Pros, Cons and Tips: It’s a Group Effort
The League of American Bicyclists also has great resources:
Videos with all sorts of cycling basics such as intersection positioning, where to ride, basic mechanical checks, fitting and adjusting your bike, and even how to choose a bike.
